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Global shipments of XR headwear declined 38.7% year-on-year to 1.9 million units in the first half of 2026, according to the latest data from Omdia.  While XR glasses are gaining traction, their growth from a small base was insufficient to counter a steep drop in...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s foldable “iPhone Ultra” may launch in mainland China later than in some other markets, according to an oft-reliable Chinese leaker. ° From...

The UK plans to introduce legislation that would require Apple and Google to “stop children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on their phones and tablets,” reports Bloomberg (a subscription is required to read the article). Here’s a statement from Lisa...

TrendForce has raised its forecast for global smartphone production in 2026 from 1.05 billion to 1.07 billion units, with the projected year-over-year (YoY) decline narrowing from 16% to 14%. The research group says Samsung ranked first in the second quarter of 2026...

 Apple has released iOS 26.6.2 for the iPhone 11 and later. According to the release its, it fixes an “issue that prevents downloading a software update over a cellular connection.” To install the update, open the Settings app on your iPhone. Then choose General...

On October 1, Apple Arcade is rolling out a lineup of new games with topics ranging from cozy cat collecting to zombie-blasting mayhem to App Store hits.  Apple says the games are players who “want to unwind in Pusheen’s Place, dive into the adrenaline-pumping...

Apple has bought Sonera, a California company that makes non-invasive sensors that can measure neural signals from the brain, with health benefits ranging from muscle monitoring to active thought control of devices,” reports AppleInsider. Sonera has developed...

The 2026 Emmy Awards began this weekend, with the winners announced for Creative Arts categories. So Apple TV is leading the pack with 20 wins, followed by HBO Max with 16 and Netflix with 13. The Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on September 14. But here’s...

Global smartwatch shipments declined by 4% year-over-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartwatch Shipments Tracker, Q2 2026. However, it was good news for Apple. The tech giant recorded the fastest YoY growth...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From Mashable: The 2018 iPad Pro was supposed to change the way we work. It didn’t, but that’s OK. ° From Stuff: Apple’s hybrid MacPad foldable may have been shelved and I...

Monday, Sept. 7, is Labor Day here in the U.S. of A, and this is a holiday weekend. Apple World Today will be running on a limited schedule through Monday, as we celebrate the holiday with our families. Whether you’re off work or not, we wish you a fantastic weekend.

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of August 31-September 4. ° Apple has tested Apple Pencil compatibility for the foldable iPhone (but that seems to be on the back burner). ° A ceramic case option, but no Touch ID,...

On the heels of the season three finale of “Silo,” Apple TV announced that the world-building drama will return for its fourth and final season on July 9, 2027. Apple also unveiled a sneak peek at the final chapter of the series hailing from Emmy Award-winning creator...

Apple has been granted a patent for “Mobile Key Enrollment And Use.” About the patent It relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to techniques for enrolling and using a mobile key (e.g., secure credential). As electronic devices such as...

Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° Zens has introduced the Duo Charger Pro 2 and Fold Charger Pro 3. The new chargers combine 25W wireless charging with flexible, foldable designs made for iPhone, Android and the latest generation...

Here are some of the latest software announcements. ° ProjectWizards GmbH has released adoc Studio 5. The authoring environment for Mac, iPad, and iPhone now encrypts PDF exports straight from the editor and defines whether readers may print, change, copy, comment on,...

Apple Original Films’ action-buddy-comedy, “Mayday,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, debuts today on Apple TV.  Here’s how “Mayday” is described: When hot shot U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly (Reynolds) is sent on a top-secret mission...

Apple Original Film has landed the rights to “The Waffle House Index” script, reports Deadline. The article says plot details are under wraps, but the Black List logline noted that the “Waffle House Index” is a metric use by FEMA to measure the severity of a natural...

UGREEN has unveiled three new additions to its MagFlow Series.  Spanning portable power, three-device desktop charging, and a compact foldable option for travel, the new lineup brings Qi2 25W magnetic charging to more everyday settings. Leading the lineup is...

UGREEN has unveiled three new additions to its MagFlow Series.  Spanning portable power, three-device desktop charging, and a compact foldable option for travel, the new lineup brings Qi2 25W magnetic charging to more everyday settings. Leading the lineup is...

UGREEN has unveiled three new additions to its MagFlow Series.  Spanning portable power, three-device desktop charging, and a compact foldable option for travel, the new lineup brings Qi2 25W magnetic charging to more everyday settings. Leading the lineup is...

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